Resumen de Academia: Finaliza el Torneo de Invierno de la Academia de Desarrollo de la Federación de Fútbol de Estados Unidos | Academy Recap: The U.S. Soccer’s Development Academy’s Winter Showcase comes to an end

Chivas USA U-18 & U-16 teams concluded this weekend their participation in the U.S. Soccer’s Development Academy’s Winter Showcase.

Chivas USA U-16 kicked off their participation with a 2-2 draw against the Philadelphia Union on Thursday, Dec. 12. The Red-and-White opened up the scoreboard in the 17th minute with a combination of passes that Eddie Cabrera sent to the back of the net. However, Philadelphia were able to equalize right before halftime.

Coming into the second half, the Union took the lead with a goal in the 57th minute that the Goats were able to tie in the 80th thanks to Francisco Ramirez’s goal, ending the match with the 2-2 draw.

The Red-and-White weren’t as fortunate the following day as they fell 5-0 to FC Dallas U-15’s.

To conclude with their participation in Florida, the U-16’s fell 3-1 to Chicago Magic PSG after Ivan Gutierrez inaugurated the scoreboard in the 7th minute. However, Chicago got the equalizer just a few minutes prior to the half.

In the second half, the Red-and-White created several attacking opportunities but couldn’t take the lead. Seven minutes before the end of the match, Chicago took over and notched back-to-back goals, ending the match with a 3-1 final result in their favor.

Chivas USA U-18 & U-16 teams concluded this weekend their participation in the U.S. Soccer’s Development Academy’s Winter Showcase.

Chivas USA U-16 kicked off their participation with a 2-2 draw against the Philadelphia Union on Thursday, Dec. 12. The Red-and-White opened up the scoreboard in the 17th minute with a combination of passes that Eddie Cabrera sent to the back of the net. However, Philadelphia were able to equalize right before halftime.

Coming into the second half, the Union took the lead with a goal in the 57th minute that the Goats were able to tie in the 80th thanks to Francisco Ramirez’s goal, ending the match with the 2-2 draw.

The Red-and-White weren’t as fortunate the following day as they fell 5-0 to FC Dallas U-15’s.

To conclude with their participation in Florida, the U-16’s fell 3-1 to Chicago Magic PSG after Ivan Gutierrez inaugurated the scoreboard in the 7th minute. However, Chicago got the equalizer just a few minutes prior to the half.

In the second half, the Red-and-White created several attacking opportunities but couldn’t take the lead. Seven minutes before the end of the match, Chicago took over and notched back-to-back goals, ending the match with a 3-1 final result in their favor.

Chivas USA U-18 kicked off their participation in the tournament featuring First Team’s forward Caleb Calvert and midfielder Marco Delgado.

The Red-and-White earned a 6-2 win over Sporting KC on Wednesday, Dec. 11, with goals by Paul Salcedo, Marco Delgado (2), Adrian Moreno, Bryan Chavez and an own goal by KC.

The following day, the Los Angeles based side outscored Concorde Fire 5-0. Calvert inaugurated the scoreboard in the 25th minute, and Concorde Fire followed up with an own goal.

Eight minutes before halftime, Marco Delgado signed his third tally in the tournament, and Anthony Rodriguez and Paul Salcedo scored the last two goals of the game in the second half.

For their last game of the tournament, Chivas faced Colorado Rapids on Saturday morning in a game in which the Rapids took an early 2-0 lead.

Chivas USA trailed back with goals by Calvert, Salcedo and Delgado in the 25th, 36th and 39th, respectively. It was Salcedo again, who in the 43rd minute scored again for Chivas for the 4-2 lead.

Colorado responded with a goal in 45th minute, but seconds later, Calvert set the final 5-3 result and the victory for Chivas.

The teams will now return home where they will take a break before next year’s action begins. For all the latest news and updates on Chivas USA’s Youth Development Academy, follow us on Twitter: @ChivasUSAYouth & @cdchivasusa.